Drunk bus driver hit, killed Greenfield pedestrian: complaint

A since-fired Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is accused of driving drunk when he hit and killed a pedestrian last year.

Open Record: Power Surge

This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi explore the extreme electricity demands and water use concerns of data centers.

Sheboygan's Above & Beyond Children’s Museum "Free Days of Play"

Mark your calendars! The Acuity-sponsored Free Days of Play at Above & Beyond Children's Museum in Sheboygan have been announced for 2026.

Oshkosh Defense lands $53M order for Common Bridge Transporters

Oshkosh Defense LLC announced on Thursday, Jan. 15, that U.S. Army Contracting Command has placed a $53 million order for Common Bridge Transporters.

Map: These were the top moving destinations in 2025, U-Haul data shows

New analysis from U-Haul shows which states people moved to the most in 2025, with a notable migration trend from the harsh winters of the Northeast to sunnier southern states. 

Prevent frozen pipes, meters; Milwaukee Water Works shares tips

Milwaukee Water Works has tips for residents to reduce the risk of frozen pipes and water meters with sustained cold in the forecast.

2026 Fairest of the Fairs; Kenosha County's Kaelie Billingsley crowned

Wisconsin State Fair officials introduced on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, the 2026 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, a young woman from Kenosha County.

Milwaukee Walgreens theft, Zyren Stewart sentenced

One of two Milwaukee brothers charged with stealing an estimated $11,000 from Walgreens learned his sentence on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center; educational workshops, great programs

Next weekend, grab the kids and head to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s annual Hootenanny for a day filled with food, drinks, dancing and even owls.

Mother killed in Milwaukee fatal shooting
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Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting near Appleton and Silver Spring that killed a 29-year-old woman on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as family members called the incident an act of domestic violence.

Leaders urge caution amid Milwaukee dating app crimes
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The Milwaukee Police Department has seen a surge of robberies associated with dating apps, a news release from members of the Milwaukee Common Council said on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Milwaukee Weather: Cold and windy overnight

Clear, windy and cold overnight. Temperatures dropping through the teens with wind chills between 0 and -5 all night. Partly sunny on Thursday with a blustery high in the low 20s. Daytime wind chills in the single digits. Snow moves in after 6pm and picks up overnight. 1-3" possible (2" or so Milwaukee, higher NW toward Kettle Moraine). Snow showers on Friday and windy with highs in the 30s.

Ridglan Farms under pressure; activists plan large-scale dog rescue

Animal rights activists say they may carry out a mass “open rescue" of dogs at Ridglan Farms, arguing animals remain at risk before the breeder surrenders its license by July 1.

UPS plane crash update: Part that broke failed 4 times on other aircraft years ago

The NTSB said Boeing previously warned plane owners in 2011 about a flawed part and that it contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, mother killed Wednesday; police investigating

Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting near Appleton and Silver Spring that killed a 29-year-old woman on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as family members called the incident an act of domestic violence.

Bullet found in Westosha Central High School boys' bathroom

A single bullet was located in a boys’ bathroom stall at Westosha Central High School in the Village of Paddock Lake.